Mustard Free Avocado Dip
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado dip comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a bowl. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with zingy lime juice, fragrant ginger, and a warm hint of turmeric that makes it feel a little unexpected in the best way. Scallion greens and fresh cilantro round everything out, giving each scoop a herby, vibrant punch. Store-bought dips and seasoning blends can be sneaky hiding spots for mustard in its many forms, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which takes the guesswork completely off the table. A final squeeze of lime and a scatter of extra cilantro before serving keeps it looking and tasting fresh. Whether you're scooping it up with chips, spreading it on toast, or using it as a sauce, this dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast.
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4 servings
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice immediately to prevent browning.
- 2
Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher to your preferred texture — leave some chunks for a rustic dip, or mash more thoroughly for a smoother result.
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